2001 Opel Signum vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2001 Opel Signum and 2001 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Signum (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Signum weights approximately 620 kg more than 2001 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (132 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Opel Signum | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Signum | Corolla |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |